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From Teaching With a Mountain View: “This is one of the very first ‘science’ lessons I do each year! It teaches kids the importance of excellent observations and creating detailed diagrams.” 

“Share the good stuff. Reach out to parents to tell them their kid was kind. Or nailed a new skill. Or is generally just awesome. One day you might have to reach out about something not as sunny, and having that relationship built goes a long way.” —Leticia Y, Educator 

“Principals, stock up on Post-it notes for fall! When you visit classrooms, leave a Post-it note on their desk telling them how lucky their students are to have them & share something you learned or enjoyed about the visit. I call them ‘Post-its of Praise.’” —Brad Johnson, Administrator 

Writing-to-learn activities can be “integrated into science, social studies, and mathematics classes as a common and frequent element of instruction,” suggest the authors of a recent metastudy. ✏️⁠

Learn more about the research, and why students should write in *all* subjects:  https://edut.to/4fjKz0i 

“Always remember the students are why you got in the field to begin with. Each student is an individual human being who deserves to be heard, to be accepted for who they are, to be valued, to be respected, to be honored, to belong.” —Sandy S, Educator 

"Sometimes the best learning happens in the midst of what looks like chaos. Don't be afraid to get messy." —Leah Ross Henry, Educator 

"There is no one size fits all for every building, child, or teacher. You have to give your staff multiple toolboxes, filled to the brim." —Nicole Ey, Principal 

“Create a Happy File and keep it in your classroom or office for easy access. Save all the sweet notes of encouragement, thank-you notes from parents, and artwork or messages from students. Open this file on the hard days when you need a reminder of why you are an educator. It can lift you up and remind you of your purpose.” —Michelle B, Educator 

What's your current educational role? Let us know in the comments if it's changing this year! 

As a new teacher, you’re going to fall down a lot. Have you developed strategies to recover both emotionally and in terms of time management? Can you get back up? 

🤩 Read the full article for more helpful tips:  https://edut.to/3W9uz8y